2013 Toyota Camry 2.0G and 2.5V finally gets VSC

Good news for Toyota fans! UMW Toyota will be updating the specs of the 2013 Toyota Camry offering to include Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TRC) in the mid-range 2.0G and top-end 2.5V models. The most affordable 2.0E basic model will continue without it.

VSC is Toyota’s brand name for electronic stability control. Electronic stability control essentially uses sensors and brakes to help stabilise your car in a situation where you might normally spin out of control. We’ve stressed on the importance of safety features like VSC before, in a length story published in 2012.

If you have not read our story, I suggest you go read it and spread the word to your friends and family to help them be more aware about this important safety feature, so they can look out for it when it comes to their next car purchase. The story includes videos and infographics to explain how the feature works.

So now when the Camry 2.0G and 2.5V with this added feature rolls out, it can be included in your list of cars to consider if you value the inclusion of electronic stability control in a car’s equipment list. The teaser image also shows that the 2.0G and 2.5V will be available with a black interior.

The improved Toyota Camry 2.0G will go for RM158,915.30, which is an RM1,015.30 premium over the model without ESP. Other than VSC, it also adds keyless entry and start, a feature previously only available on the 2.5V.

The improved Toyota Camry 2.5V will go for RM180,917.10, a mark-up of RM17.10 for the addition of VSC, which is a very small price to pay indeed.

Interestingly the 2.0E model has also had a tiny price hike – it was launched at RM149,900 and is now priced at RM149,915.30.

After dabbling for years in the IT industry, Paul Tan initially began this site as a general blog covering various topics of personal interest. With an increasing number of readers paying rapt attention to the motoring stories, one thing led to another and the rest, as they say, is history. An avid electronic gadget aficionado as well as big-time coffee lover, he's also the executive producer of the Driven motoring TV programme.

Despite the good efforts of parti pembangakang, I have to requalify my statement. On a principle basis, every single Malaysian should refuse to buy the Camry because UMW had on an initial basis taken out the VSC jeapordizing the lives of Malaysian people all for reaping more profit. Yes, more profit at the detriment of people’s lives. Now, the don’t have the choice. Too many online condemnation about the lack of VSC. So, they decide to put it in. Personally, I would not want to deal with such an unethical company on a principle basis. Complete disregard for consumer safety. Globally the Camry all had VSC. Only in Malaysia it was taken out to cut cost. So, please let it be known, Toyota now put VSC not because they care for the lives of Malaysians, they put VSC because the online condemnation was so strong that it affected their sales and they have no choice now but to put it.

You can’t call those people idiot actually. Everyone has their own reason for a car. I once asked my parents about Mazda 6. They say they don’t like it because it looks too sporty to them. They don’t trust French Peugeot quality, Ford’s after service (Parts are ridiculously expensive) and afraid about infamous Volkswagen problem. They say only Camry and Accord for them and after I keep complaining about ugly Camry, they say upcoming Accord is perfect for them. They don’t want a car that fun to drive because it’s too exciting for them. They want a car that cause less trouble and very comfort to drive. They also said cars these days came along with too many features (Auto Park…etc) that they don’t know how it works. (They don’t know how to use a smartphone even an iPhone). That’s why every car got it’s own selling point but I still agree, Camry is too rip off.

Like my parents, when looking for a B-segment 3 years ago, they say Fiesta/Mazda 2 is too small, Forte spec isn’t much different(still with 4-speed at the time). The Vios to them looks perfect, but of course, I objected mainly on the design of it. So we ended up on the City, still don’t regret much thou it has it’s flaws; poor NVH and CVT-like Auto.

I really like the upcoming Accord even thou it looks too grown up(less sporty)for a Honda to me, but it does get a really good EarthDream engine thou still with the 5-speed auto, but still a good alternative to the 6 if the price is the same.

Agreed, A tin kosong should be priced like a tin kosong….not like a high spec conti.

On, the other hand, didn’t the Jap yen drop by 30% in the past year? I don’t even see a 5% drop in jap car prices while umw can still have the cheek to increase prices bcos idiots continue buying them at premium prices.

When I argue with my old folks on buying car, I always stress out on the price-spec because they looking too much on resale value. My point to them is it worth gambling your life over some sheet of money you make selling the car back. Generally all car are design to look sporty and most after sales in Malaysia is expensive and suck anyway so why bother…

Well is about time……….to find other reason to bash Toyota (joking,joking….trying to liven up the mood)

Anyways, I still find toyota asking a bit wee to much for the 2.5V, with that spec, and please don’t bash the RM17 hike. As for the 2.0, I have no complains on the old power train and I have sat in it and is does the job well, cruising around comfortably. And now with additional feature, it starts to get more competitive. Well done UMW (?)

PS: The last time I checked, the Thailand petrol-going Camry makes do without VSC. Did they also get the upgrade? If no, is there a chance that the upcoming Malaysian-spec new Vios will get it.

Yup, it isn’t that bad actually, quite comfortable to ride. But it is a Toyota! World largest automobile maker, it should done much better.
And I don’t understand, why Asian country get that terrible front fascia but Japanese get this front for their Camry Hybrid (Only Camry in Japan).
http://goo.gl/1gXdb

It is because they sell stuff like this thats why they are ‘world largest automaker’. They know what their customer want on their Camry, a dull, non attractive car that does the job, thats what Toyota want. like Japanese car(Nihon Jidosha) above says, like my parents, his parents dosen’t want a car too exciting that attract too much attention. When I got to the point on the Auto-park and safety system on the Ford Focus, all my parents has to say, “the rear is cramp”(which is sort of is). What most people want is a car that has does the job, A-B, and does it well and long, sort of like an AK-47. The AK does not shoot as well and(personally) not as good looking compared with the M16. But hey it does the job reliably, and people love it for that….that’s Toyota, an AK.

And on the subject on looks, yeah it’s not as good looking as the Japanese Hybrid version, but the one of the few tthings I like about the Camry is the back, I personally think is one of the most decent design in the segment while the others look either overdesign or weird.

Yes, Camry’s back looks quite nice and preserved in JDM Camry Hybrid.
What I like about Toyota group is, they got a car suits any individual. Want a dull car, there’s a super dull Camry. Want a fun car, there’s a super fun GT86. Want a good looking car if you are rich, Lexus is there. Only thing they don’t have is, cheap, good looking and fun car. And mostly all Toyota Group product have “Toyota reliability” that nobody will hate it.

But seriously though, 99% of Camry owners will never drive their cars to the point where the VSC kicks in. Vios drivers on the other hand will take their cars over the limit and think those are pocket rockets although the Vios is just a piece of worthless junk.

It is good to know that vsc has been installed in the new camry. I just bought my 2.5 late last year and one of the items i looked for was a vsc (after driving a friend’s civic with vsa). But, it didn’t come last year. I really need this because i travel between Kota Bharu and Alor Setar on a frequent basis. After owning the car for 10 months, Toyota decided to fix the item in their new Camry. How about giving us a chance to have our cars fitted with vsc? Personally, i don’t mind paying a little for that. I really feel cheated here.

We want to Ubah our government. But we also want to Ubah our Toyota seller. UMW is just totally rip off Malaysian. Camry should priced around RM130K for it lacks of features, Camry sales are quite bad compared to previous generation because customers aren’t idiot. And then, Prius. Dude, no tax on Hybrid car below 2.0 litre but RM135K? Prius C too, should be around 70-80K and last but not least, CT200h, RM200K? Those tax free suddenly become profit for them. If price reasonably around RM150K, upcoming A-class definitely is not a competitor.

I mentioned before, If they put the price to low for the Hybrids, it will cannibalize the sales of their ICE car, Vios and Camry 2.5v respectively, which price cannot be lowered (that part is up for debate). Furthermore, both Prius C and CT are imported into Malaysia while the other ICE cars are manufactured in nearby Thailand, and if I’am not mistaken there’s a quota imposed on car entering our ports. Their current strategy is sort of a win-win for the distributor, still get to sell ICE cars in numbers while getting large profit for every hybrid they sell.

People will always buy this car because its simply a TOYOTA. and to read that they did not include this as standard spec because they deemed the Malaysian public ‘not requesting for it’ …what do they take us for…? idiots?

I’m no fan of Toyota and have fervently believed they are giving malaysians a ride in terms of poor specification and high prices.

But, in fairness, most cars are built to do well in crash tests, and introducing a new test, means changing the goal posts. No car would be built to take any possible crashes..as they would be too expensive and too heavy.

I would give positive points to Honda and Suzuki instead of taking points off Toyota.

That said, VSA and a full complement of 6-7 airbags should have been standard from day 1. Its inexcusable for Toyota (and many others) to omit these safety features. We are in 2013. Not 1993. Especially given that even if you remove excise duties, the Camry here sells for much more than the Camry in north america meaning UMW is reaping in fat profits at the expense of its buyers.

In fact if anything, I would rather have side and curtain airbags instead of front airbags.

This is from personal experience. I have been on both the receiving and giving end of a side impact. While in a frontal impact, you have 4 ft of car and crash structure and the additional of seatbelts to protect you, you have nothing but 6 inches of air and a small impact beam to protect you in a side impact. It is not sufficient. if you look up the criteria for side impact test, you can see why the test is insufficient to replicate a real world side impact (ie. a car jumping the light and hitting you at 60kmh)

Yes, Honda did good but unfortunately not our CKD Honda that’s not even Euro 5 star Ncap. What they tested are Hondas that are build in US. While Kizashi should be good in US as well as here in Malaysia as these are the same model exported to US and Malaysia.

I see this kind of scenario among automakers selling their car in our country..first they came out, underspec but selling premium and after a while then install back few features and making more money out of it…I eying on the Kia Rio, if my observation is true Naza will came up with 6 speed model after while..

toyota !!! a going down brand in the near future !!!they are selling the backward technology car in malaysia !!! vvti ???? what else in engine technology ???? how old is vvti engine ???? profit margin is ver high !!! brand value ??? their suspension technology are older than proton history !!! just done know why people still buying it ??? better buy proton than toyota !!! car buyer now are looking for the ingredients and driving feel for the car!! unfortunately toyota do not have both !!! toyota !! better pick up or pack up !!!

It’s nice to see Crony make big & nice profit immediately after GE 13th.
Only in magical land car’s prices consistently increased and safety comes in last place!
Enough is enough, we have options to give in to UMW or give up and choose others, and the choices are ours.

My friend told me that Japanese Yen dropped > 20% to current RM3 for 100 Yen. And he bought one re-cond machine with 20% discount compared to previous year.
But as a consumer for Jap cars. We do receive any discount. However, if the yen value increase 20% the price will hike more than 20%.
If our importers do not response to the market forces and keep bullying us. Why can’t we team up and demand for fair pricing policy. if no response we wait for the BN govt to fulfill their janji by reducing car price.
If both sides do nothing then we delay our plan to change car.
Believe me, we can demand for 100% financing 0% interest for our new car in the near future if we consumers can work together as a market force.
Don’t only think we drive new car others drive used car. Together we make the car more affordable. Copy from Air Asia – new slogan — “Everybody can drive new & safe car”.

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